What is a good computer program to use other than Photoshop to edit and color pictures?

i cant use photoshop to save my life.i could possibly learn how to use it, but other than photoshop, what are some good and easy computer programs to use that i can color and edit anime pictures with since i draw? i was recommended two programs but they are both in japanese and i don't speak japanese. anybody got and suggestions?

Sad to say but photoshop is pretty much the industry standard. I tried alternatives but I still had to include photoshop in the workflow in the end.I looked up online video tutorials and asked around to improve my photoshopping skills.

GIMP is free, and Photoshop Essentials is much cheaper than a full version of Photoshop.

The GIMP, which is a free of charge alternative to Adobe Photoshop, or Paint.NET, which is also free of charge and somewhat more simple than The GIMP and Adobe Photoshop.

For creating an image purely based off of the computer, I recommend using two sets of programs. First off, either Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape to start it. These programs allow you to draw and edit in some pretty cool ways. I'm not too familiar with Inkscape but i'm pretty sure it's darn near similar to Illustrator anyway. Secondly, an actual image editing program like Adobe Photoshop or Gimp is preferred for the finishing touches.Check tutorial sites for guides on doing this. I prefer vectorTuts, Tutorial 9 and other similar sites. Also, keep in mind there are student editions to all the Adobe products with VERY significant discounts available. Here is amazon's guide to eligibility: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_352857382_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000494291&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=1Q77XEB49DSD4QQC3652&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1265377002&pf_rd_i=B003Q81EL2here are some good "warm up" tutorials for you:http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-tips/quick-tip-make-eye-catching-designs-with-inkscape/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+vectortuts+(Vectortuts%2B)http://www.tutorial9.net/tutorials/photoshop-tutorials/custom-wood-texture-in-adobe-photoshop/http://lifehacker.com/5695069/cartoonify-photos-with-the-gimp?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+lifehacker/full+(Lifehacker)

GIMP if you cannot do photoshop. It will not be nearly as proficient as photoshop though